I wanna explore the world, this is so random but that's always been my dream eversince i was a kid hehe. Someday, i'll make that happen, hopefully. I'm so sorry for this late update, kinda busy self searching lately 😔 but i'm gonna update again in a few dayss. Thank you for everything my lovelies! Stay safe and healthy! Loveyoulots! 😘
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Nine's POV
I really want to throw my phone away. I've been holding it this past hour and it's making me lose all my self-control.
"No. No. No. No. No. This is not it." I shook my head and deleted the 10th attempt text message i've been wanting to send and that's apparently taking forever to construct.
"Why is this so fvcking hard?!" I groaned loudly and flop myself down on the bed. This is not going anywhere, argh!
"Okay, Nine. Let's try this again. Uhmm, hey, do you wanna grab some coffee with me today? The weather's nice and all and i just thought—no, no. TMI, Nine, TMI!" I hit my head using the back of my palm and placed the phone over my chest. I stared at at the ceiling and wondered,
Why can't i get this right? When did texting became so goddamn hard?!
I sigh and deleted the drafted message for the 11th time. "How about—Hi, Joong! Good morning! So, i've been thinking if i could treat you to some coffee? I mean, we've never got the chance to date and—woah, woah, woah! Nope, no. Definitely not." I cursed at myself. Dating? Seriously, Nine? What the fvck? After what happened? Do you think joong would accept to date you? Why am i even thinking like this? Tsk.
I frowned at that thought, i pressed the x button and remove all the words on my textbox. I picked a pillow and threw it on my face—just to make sure i'm still me.
"This is the fvckin' last time i'm gonna try this, okay so, Uhmm, hi? So, uhmm. There's a new coffee shop near the OldVille's Park and i'm wondering if you would like to have some coffee with me? Uhmm, i've been really wanting to go there with you. Only, if—if you want to ofcourse. —okay, this is definitely not it. No." This is the worst text message ever. I was just about to delete it all over again when the door suddenly bursts open making me dropped my phone directly on my face. I yelped and quickly sat up holding onto my nose. Ouch, what the heck?!
"NINE!—ohmygod. I'm so sorry!" My sister yelled before rushing in to check on me.
"Ouch my nose! Sht. What the fvck—that hurts so bad!" God, i think i just broke my nose. I tried to pinch it a bit harder and sigh in relief when i only felt a small amount of pain. Okay, not broken, good.
"Are you okay? Sht. Your nose is a little bit red." My sister worriedly said, sitting up closer to take a better look trying to touch it.
I rolled my eyes and pushed her face away, "Ya think? Gosh, why are you even here? It's 9am and it's saturday!" I told her with a hint of irritation laced on my voice. I'm busy.
She huffs and move to sit on the edge of the bed and that's when i only noticed the make up on her face and the dress she was wearing. I cursed internally. Oh no, i think i know where this is going. The only time she wears a dress is when she—
"Okay, so..." she grinned devilishly. Then, she held up two pairs of earrings on each of her hand, "The flower one or the pearl one? What do you think?" And that's my cue. I cried out completely annoyed. As expected.
I heard her sigh heavily, "Aww, c'mon. You're the fashionista between us. I'm going to the mall with my friends. So, if you want me out of your face, you're gonna have to—"
"The flower one. Yep. It matches your pink dress. It will be cute. Now, please get out." I said nonchalantly. Her eyes immediately lit up at my reply.
"I knew it! Thanks lil bro. Gotta g." She stood up and straightened the wrinkles on her dress and head towards the door, but not before turning to me and say, "And Nine, it's Saturday. Go have fun. Bye!" And the door closes. I am having fun! I'm just about to—
I gasped. Sht.
I quickly turned around and grab my phone. I internally prayed ten times while breathing in and out to calm my nerves. Okay, Nine. No. It's not what you think it is. Stop thinking negative thoughts. Those things happens only in the movies and in books. You're fine. It's okay. Breathe.
With that thought and my heart beats ringing loudly in my ears, i opened it up.
I almost threw my phone away when i saw it. This is not happening. Ohmygod. This is not happening. Sht.
New message from Joong
Okay, P'. I'll be there in 30.
I think i'm gonna faint.
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Joong's POV
"I want you to smile all the time."
"I want you to smile all the time."
"I want you to smile.."
I gazed at the ceiling while i held my phone on my chest. I couldn't seem to shake off the words that P'Nine left yesterday. I blushed as it keeps on replaying and replaying on my mind.
I know i've heard that before. It was so familiar. But, i can't just figure out where i've heard or seen it.
My phone suddenly beeps interrupting my thoughts. I opened it up and—
"EARTH! OHMYGOD!" I yelled throwing my phone on the bed. I mean, his bed. We decided to have a sleepover yesterday and since there's nothing much to do on the weekends, i have agreed.
But, now. I think i'm still dreaming. There's no way in hell, this is happening.
The door suddenly bursts open, revealing a worried looking Earth with a slipper on his right hand. His face looks like he's about to murder a person with the thing he's holding. Typical Earth.
"Are you okay, Joong? What the hell happened? Are you feeling anything? Oh gosh, do i need to call the doctor?" He rushes to my side and held my head, tilting it side to side, making me slightly dizzy.
"I'm fine, Earth. Well, physically, i am." I told him trying to scrumble away from his hold. My heart still beating faster from the message i've received.
Earth moved away from me and hits my arms, "Well then, what's wrong? I almost got a heart attack!" He exclaimed loudly making dramatic gestures with his hands, the slipper lying abandoned on the floor.
I bit my lip and shifted my eyes to where my phone landed on the bed. He followed my gaze and turn to look at me questionably before scurrying off to grab it. He's smart.
Knowing my password, he unlocks the phone very quickly, and then, "OHMYGOODNESS GRACIOUS!"
Yeah, that's the reaction I'm honestly hoping for.
I jumped in surprise when he turned to me, an excited expression evident on his face. Like a child finally having the candy he wanted to buy.
"P'Nine texted you. P'Nine actually texted you?!" He came closer and shouted right in front of my face, "Oh god! He said he wants to go out with you! Why aren't you replying him back?! Ohmygosh!" I sigh as he continue to fanboy over the 'situation '.
"Hey! What's with that face? Aren't you happy?" He asks when he noticed my reaction. Ofcourse, i am happy! I'm enthusiastic even. I'm excited. But—
"Earth, what if it's just a prank? I don't want to get hurt again. What if P'Nine didn't mean to send it to me? What about him and P'Josh? What if—hmph!" A hand suddenly covered my mouth interrupting the words i still want to say. I couldn't help but to worry.
Earth sat down infront me and gave me a pointed look, "I know you're scared, Joong. I know. But, didn't you notice how P'Nine has been acting around you these past few days? Stop with those what ifs, okay? If he hurts you, i'll come pick you up and promise you that you won't ever see him again. But—" he pursed his lips and moves his hands to squeeze both of my cheeks. "But if he doesn't, then i think that's a good sign to patch things up. You'll never know unless you give it a try. Besides, i think that message was for you though." He winks before standing up and tossing me back my phone.
P'Nine is kind of acting weird lately. He appears randomly and i always see him more often. He never shouts or tells me to go away anymore. Instead, he became much more—approachable? He smiles often which he doesn't do whenever i'm around before. And the things he said to me yesterday—did he change?
I stared at the text message displayed in front of me. Should i give it a try? What if i get hurt again? What if he's asking me out just because he needs help with P'Josh? What if the message wasn't even for me in the first place?
I sigh deeply and shook my head. My flower tattoo is fading, what else am i supposed to lose?
With shaky hands, i tapped the text box.
Okay, P'. I'll be there in 30.
Message Sent to P'Nine ❤️
I instantly locked my phone and threw it at Earth, i almost got scared when he got startled and barely manages to catch it. Phew.
"Oi! What are you doing—" he scolds but i ignored him.
I stood up and paces around the room, my hearts beating rapidly, my nerves are a wreck and my hands are starting to get sweaty. Oh gosh, he's gonna say that the message wasn't for me isn't it? I shouldn't have sent it! I knew it—
"OHMYGOSH! HE REPLIED!" I almost pissed at my pants when Earth shouted. My eyes widened and i dashed over him. I barely managed to catch myself when i tripped over my pajamas just to grab my phone from his hold.
Earth pauses looking straight ahead, "Wait—he actually replied?" He mumbles in disbelief. This guy.
I snatched my phone and held it close to my chest. I whisper out a prayer before slowly lifting it up to my face. My heart continues to race as the second goes by.
My breathe hitched as i read the message,
New message from P'Nine ❤️
Ok! I'll see you there, Joong! Take care!
Fvck.
He actually texted my name?! And wait—We're seriously going to meet?! Just the two of us?! OHMANHOLY—What am i going to wear? What am i supposed to say when we meet? Should i take a shower? Brush my teeth?
"Joong? Joong? Hello? Earth to Joong Archen?" Earth grabbed a hold of my shoulder and shakes me out of my thoughts.
I stuttered and tried to formulate a reply. My hands shaking as I pointed at my phone, "H-he replied. A-and he—he replied. H-he actually replied..." i ramble. I'm not making sense but i don't think anything matters right now. Because, holysht! P'Nine asked me to go out with him! Me?!
Earth chuckles, amused. He drags me towards the bathroom and tossed a towel over my shoulder. While my mind is still flying elsewhere.
"Yes. He replied. Now, what are you waiting for? Go take a shower!" He pushed me inside and grab my phone before slamming the door shut.
I'm actually going out with P'Nine.
I stared at my reflection on the rectangular mirror infront of me. But at that exact moment, my chest started to hurt. Specifically, my flower tattoo. I hissed and leaned forward, grabbing a hold of the sink and puts a hand over my tattoo. Even if these happens a couple of times, it still hurts as hell.
"O-ouch. Sht, it hurts." I groaned lowly and gripped the sink tighter. But, the pain seems to grow more. It hurts so bad.
Tears gathers up in the corner of my eyes as i tried to tone down my voice so that Earth wouldn't hear it.
I'm not going to let this stop me from meeting, P'Nine. My soulmate.
I breathe in and out and glance at my reflection once again. Keep it together, Joong. You can do this.